Final Score: Cavaliers 94 - Hornets 87
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Hornets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 80 | 52 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 103.6 | 100.3 |
| Last meeting | 139 | 132 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 44 | 43 |
| Avg points scored | 119.6 | 116.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 117.8 | 116.4 |
| Win percentage | 55% | 37% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 53% | 37% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 19, 2026 · Margin: -32 · Total: 240
104-136
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 16, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 232
117-115
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 14, 2026 · Margin: +26 · Total: 240
133-107
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 12, 2026 · Margin: -11 · Total: 235
112-123
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: +12 · Total: 280
146-134
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 8, 2026 · Margin: -9 · Total: 253
122-131
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 6, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 236
120-116
vs Detroit Pistons
Jan 4, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 224
110-114
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 2, 2026 · Margin: +5 · Total: 221
113-108
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 31, 2025 · Margin: +16 · Total: 242
129-113
Hornets
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 18, 2026 · Margin: +23 · Total: 197
110-87
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 17, 2026 · Margin: -20 · Total: 252
116-136
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 15, 2026 · Margin: +18 · Total: 252
135-117
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 12, 2026 · Margin: -8 · Total: 226
109-117
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: +55 · Total: 245
150-95
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 8, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 226
112-114
vs Toronto Raptors
Jan 7, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 193
96-97
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 5, 2026 · Margin: +27 · Total: 221
124-97
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 3, 2026 · Margin: +13 · Total: 211
112-99
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 2, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 243
121-122